Certified Medication Aide
Columbus, GA 31904 US
Job Description
- Medication administration under supervision
- Take vital signs as indicated for specified types of medications, prepares report and notifies designated licensed nurses of unexpected reactions
- Document reasons prescribed drugs are not administered and report to licensed nurse
- Verify the identification of a resident to assure appropriate care is being provided to correct patient
- Recognize and respond to the needs of residents and team member
- Document changes in the resident's condition as soon as possible
- Report resident's intake on meal percentage sheet
- Document accidents and incidents when they occur
- Assist with resident move-ins, transferring and move outs
- Ensure all assigned tasks are handled in accordance with Community policies and procedures as instructed by supervisor
- High School diploma or GED
- Current Medication Aide Certification is required
- Valid PPD/TBD test taken within the past year
- Updated CPR certification
- Prior experience working with residents in a senior living environment is preferred
- Willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
- Company offers career opportunities to fuel your passion and dedication in helping others
- Close to area shopping and restaurants
- Easy access on and off the freeway
- During your employment with Medical Connections Staffing, you are eligible to enroll in our benefits program including medical (3 plans to choose from), dental, disability, critical illness, life, vision, accident and behavioral health insurance. Additional benefits including 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program!
Meet Your Recruiter
Kelsey Fink
Staffing Consultant
Kelsey started her career in the human resources department of an automotive organization. She joined Team1Medical as a Staffing Consultant in 2022. Kelsey is trilingual, fluent in German and English, and advanced in Russian. Kind-spirited, patient, and funny, Kelsey will exhaust all resources to get you the position that you want. She loves helping people and enjoys interactions of all kinds.
After work, she likes to read books, bake cupcakes, and spend time with her children.